Frankie Ratford TDK director came to talk to us about what TDK is, and her journey as a creative. She has worked as a print designer, a lecturer, an intern, a blogger, a freelancer, a book binder and a bunch of other design related stuff. She spoke to us about how being in a studio surrounding, even with one of her idols, didn't suit her and wasn't something that she enjoyed. Frankie enjoys travelling and being on the move, it was really inspiring how she has managed to balance work, life and travel so well. She is an extremely motivated person and her passion for creativity and wanting to help others find that, really came through.
What is TDK?
An online resource for student and graduate Graphic Designers, to help you get a job in the design industry that's right for you.
How?
- Industry interviews
- Latest industry standard work from local creatives
- Suggested blogs
- Design directories
- TDK Tuesdays (monthly design meet up in host cities)
- Job and internship listings
Website
The design kids website has really important information so you begin to understand the industry that you're going in to.
Frankie also did a workshop with us which started to get us thinking about ourselves as creatives, our likes, dislikes, ares of interests, personality type etc, while also helping by giving us a plan for graduating.
A plan for graduating:
- Attending design events (1 per week)
- Applying for internships
- Starting a personal project
- Entering design competitions (1 per month)
- Becoming friends with your lecturer
- Telling everyone you know what you do
- Designing a business card for NOW
- Researching my top ten studios globally
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